[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 126 (Monday, September 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 12, 1994]
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                 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ENGADINE TOWNSHIP

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                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 12, 1994

  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the town of 
Engadine, MI which will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its 
incorporation from September 16 to September 18, 1994.
  The rich history of Engadine begins when a train depot was built 
between Manistique and Trout Lake, where Highway 117 turns off to U.S. 
2. The depot was called Kennedy Siding until Sam Peterson, the depot 
manager named it Engadine because it reminded him of a valley by that 
name in Switzerland.
  Located in the southeastern area of ``God's Country,'' Engadine's 
location became a gateway to the western Upper Peninsula. Settlers 
seeking jobs in the timber and mining industries made their long 
journey from all parts of the world. Engadine was settled by French 
Canadians, Germans, and Croatians. Then about 50 families from Kentucky 
settled in providing the local wooden barrel factory with skilled 
labor. Engadine was a thriving town with a population of around 1,000. 
Then disaster struck; the barrel factory burnt down and was relocated 
to Manistique. The town adjusted to the fate that was dealt to them and 
came back as a dairy center with 50 dairy farms in the area. Engadine 
boasted of two cheese factories, at one time.
  The citizens of Engadine, 200 proud, make up a community that 
exemplifies the American spirit. If you want to witness the dedication 
of a small town, visit the Engadine Eagles on a Friday night home game. 
Everyone in the community is there backing up the Engadine Eagles. Like 
this small community the Eagles have spirit, courage, and 
determination. There are only a few small towns across Michigan and the 
United States that can boast of 100 years of existence. This is what 
makes Engadine a treasure to northern Michigan.
  I am grateful that the residents of Engadine Township are my 
constituents and would like to congratulate them on the 100th 
anniversary of their township.

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